Tom Hawkins

Tom Hawkins is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in venture capital and corporate leadership. As the Founder, CEO, and Managing Partner at Forté Ventures since October 2011, Tom has focused on collaborating with corporate partners to invest in technology companies across various sectors in the U.S. In addition to leading Forté Ventures, Tom co-founded Parlay Capital Holdings LLC in June 2019, where responsibilities include overseeing several initiatives in the digital gaming space. Tom has been deeply involved with Junior Achievement of Georgia, holding roles such as Board Chairman and Vice Chairman, and serves on the Advisory Board of the National Venture Capital Association's Corporate Venture Group. Current board memberships include companies like Airspace Link, Inc., and Gradient AI, while also contributing as a Board Observer for multiple startups. Tom holds an MBA in Finance, Management, and Strategy from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Duke University.